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Captain Honk hits the shoreline on Pillar Point. And displays his latest fish art made from coconuts and seashells (below).
The Joy of Junk: Beachcombing with Captain Honk
Aug 29, 2003 — You've heard the phrase "one person's trash is another's treasure". A North Country angler and artist who spends most of his time on Lake Ontario turns junk found along the shoreline into fish sculptures. It's just one of the hobbies that keeps Tom Bintz, aka Captain Honk, busy as he divides his time between fishing, travel, art and demolition derby competitions from the North Country to the Florida Keys. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
For the Love of Wood: Adirondack Carousel's Creatures Come to Life
Jul 30, 2003 — Work is underway on a menagerie of wooden figures that will be displayed in the Adirondack Carousel in Saranac Lake. Organizers say the carousel building, still in the planning stages, will incorporate the fun of a traditional merry-go-round with the look of an Adirondack camp. It will include 20 indigenous animals. Carvers from across New York and the country are donating their time and talents to create the carousel animals. But you won't find any horses in this collection, instead there's a beaver, raccoon, eagle, loon, trout and even a blackfly. Todd Moe caught up with one of the carvers, who's working on the raccoon in a toy store window in downtown Saranac Lake this summer. Go to full article
People: Paul Deo, Neo Soul Artist, Visits SUNY-Potsdam
Nov 21, 2002 — Paul Deo, an accomplished Neo Soul Artist and filmmaker, is visiting SUNY Potsdam this week, conducting workshops, working with students to create a mural, and putting on an art show. Throughout this week he's working with the Caribbean and Latin American Student Society, as well as other art students, to create and install a mural in the Ethnic Lounge of Unity at SUNY Potsdam.
Deo says his artwork is a combination of his own reality and imagination. He told Todd Moe he grew up in New York City and now lives in New Orleans. Go to full article
Deo says his artwork is a combination of his own reality and imagination. He told Todd Moe he grew up in New York City and now lives in New Orleans. Go to full article
Canton Celebrates Frederic Remington's Birthday
Oct 03, 2002 — Frederic Remington's birthday will be celebrated this weekend in Canton with two days full of events and exhibits for artists, art lovers and history buffs. The celebration recognizes Canton as the boyhood home of the world-renowned artist. Todd Moe talks with Kathy Curro, one of the organizers of the Remington Arts Festival. Go to full article
New St. Lawrence County Arts Directory
Jul 17, 2002 — The St. Lawrence County Arts Council is producing a directory that will represent local artists, arts organizations and related businesses throughout the country. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article
L.P. Film Forum: The Player
Jun 04, 2002 — Brian Mann talks with veteran film producer Ira Deutschman. He's distributed movies like "The Player" and "Hoop Dreams". He'll give us a peek at a side of movie-making that most of us never see as the Lake Placid Film Forum is set to begin tomorrow. Go to full article
Director Jay Craven on Teens in Film
Jun 03, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with film director Jay Craven about giving young people a start in film. Craven's credits include "Where Rivers Flow North" and "The Spitfire Grill". He's involved in the teen film forum at the Lake Placid Film Forum this week. Go to full article
Amish Quilts Take Center Stage in Sackets Harbor
Mar 14, 2002 — Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence University English professor and quilting expert Susan Ward. Go to full article
Snow Art in St. Regis Falls
Feb 25, 2002 — A team from Dickinson Center won the 2002 New York State Snow Sculpting Competition in St. Regis Falls yesterday. Jody Tosti spoke with some of the sculptors. Go to full article
Adirondack Artists' Guild Devotes Wall to September 11 and Aftermath
Oct 22, 2001 — The Adirondack Artists' Guild in Saranac Lake devotes one of its walls to a special exhibit in response to the attacks on September 11 and the ongoing events since then. Todd Moe talks with organizer Eleanor Sweeney. Go to full article
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